Hansen Homes has just released its new website design and is just about ready to implement new technology that will make it much easier for consumers to find the real estate information they want. �This new site design has been months in the works and we feel it has made the online experience for the end user much more efficient� says Paul Hansen. Within a few weeks, the HansenHomesAventura.com website will start to phase in its new technology that will make the property listing feature and MLS search much easier and faster to use. In the coming months new features will be introduced in multiple phases that will be designed to give as much information as possible on current listings as well as closed sales. Please keep visiting and give us your opinion.

George G Kauper has an opportunity for those who live in style and grace. You have earned the right and now deserve to live in the most luxurious and technologically advanced building in New York City. Park Avenue has always been, and remains, the best location to live in New York City. Trump Park Avenue occupies the city�s most coveted address at Park Avenue and 59th Street. This elegant pre-war condominium merges the old and the new with seamless beauty. Donald J Trump has carefully preserved the architectural distinction of the building while upgrading this historic building to the most technologically advanced �smart� building in New York, capable of high speed communications and advanced networking.

Now you have the opportunity to own one of only 120 exclusive residences at Trump Park Avenue. This elegant 1 bedroom and 1 � bath is made up of a spacious 1,153 square feet of interior space and a 477 square foot balcony for a total of 1630 square feet. The terrace wraps this breathtaking residence to the east and north sides. This luxurious unit has beautiful features such as solid oak herringbone floors and majestic crown moldings. You will love the minute details which include handcrafted Italian brass doorknobs.

The kitchen and bath of this residence impart quintessential Park Avenue elegance. All fittings, designed by Watermark, are polished nickel with traditional four-pronged faucets, a timeless sign of luxury. Kitchens are set in statuary white marble, and equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel GE Profile appliances. The Master bath features a deep soaking tub, marble floor, separate shower stall, and bowed wood cabinets with detailed inset panels. Washer/Dryer unit is conveniently tucked in a small closet in the powder room.

This unique one of a kind property is being offered for $2,390,000.00.

Park Avenue is known throughout the world as New York�s most glamorous boulevard and an icon for prestige and style. This Upper East Side address will put you within walking distance of midtown Manhattan. This location is free of commercial traffic and other urban distractions. Trump Park Avenue is located on the corner of Park Avenue and 59th street, and stands appropriately as its pinnacle.

Contact Hansenhomesaventura.com at 786-586-4778

Shaq's $32 Million Shack
Star basketballer Shaquille O'Neal's Florida estate just hit the market for $32 million, less than a year after he bought it.

Last summer, after a dramatic move from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Miami Heat, O'Neal bought the approximately 20,000-square-foot house on Miami's exclusive Star Island for around $19 million. Former Miami Heat center Rony Seikaly built the mansion in 1992, which meant that the dimensions fit the 7 foot 1, 325-pound center.

"Shaq bought it immediately because the doorways are very tall," says broker Kevin Tomlinson of Esslinger Wooten Maxwell Realtors. "It's the only house he could fit into."

Announcing his cross-country move last year, O'Neal jokingly asked for a 15% commission if anyone sold a photo of him walking unclothed on the beach. But it appears Shaq is less than fond of the attention his waterfront estate has been getting.

The guard-gated (and aptly named) Star Island lies in Biscayne Bay, between Miami Beach and the mainland. Other high-profile residents include music mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and singer Gloria Estefan. Rumor has it that the sports star, who ranked fifth on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list this year, is sick of the tour boats that lurk in the waters around celebrity homes, hoping for a glimpse. O'Neal, whose $28 million-per-year paycheck is the highest in the NBA, is rumored to be browsing in the Ft. Lauderdale area.

The Star Island house has eight bedrooms and ten baths, and sits on a rare 2.5 acres of land. It features a tennis court, racquetball court, gym, 300 feet of dockage and a two-bedroom guesthouse. It is listed with Coldwell Banker, who said they could not discuss any details.

The price record for a Miami-Dade County residence is around $21 million, Tomlinson says. Even if O'Neal's property goes for far below the asking price, it could set a new standard. And, to add to the desirability, his is the only Star Island home currently on the market.

South Beach condos take luxury living to the next level


South Beach condos are some of the most luxurious and best located condos you will find anywhere in the world. With the beach, shopping and restaurants just minutes away, you won�t see anything else that compares to living in a South Beach condo. The condos in South Beach offer an array of new construction and pre construction to satisfy the needs of the most discerning buyers.

March 15, 2005 -- South Beach condos are some of the most luxurious and best located condos you will find anywhere in the world. With the beach, shopping and restaurants just minutes away, you won�t see anything else that compares to living in a South Beach condo. The condos in South Beach offer an array of new construction and pre construction to satisfy the needs of the most discerning buyers.

The Icon is the newest of all of the South Beach condos, and is located south of Fifth Street. Developed by the Related Group and designed by Phillippe Starck, the Icon offers units that range in size from 851 to over 2000 square feet. Prices in the Icon range from $650,000 to over $2,000,000. Views in the Icon range from ocean, bay, city and beach and will have a multi-story Grande Lobby with soaring 20 foot high ceilings. Lobby common areas will include a coffee and tea bar with afternoon tea service and much, much more.

Portofino Tower was the first luxury high rise condo to ever be built in South Beach. Rising 44 floors and completed in 1996, the Tower was far ahead of it�s time. Portofino Tower provides world class amenities to its residents. The 29th floor is completely devoted the owner's health spa and gymnasium, while the concierge is always at hand to tend to your needs. Prices on the resale market range from $900,000 to $10,000,000 and up to 6000 square feet. Located at the southern tip of South Beach, the views are magnificent in every direction.

The Continuum is thought to have the best location of any of the South Beach condos. It is situated on the South East corner of South Beach giving the Continuum unobstructed direct East views of the Atlantic Ocean. Completed in 2002, the Continuum took luxury condo living in South Beach to a whole new level. Units range in size from 1200 to over 4000 square feet with price ranges from $950,000 to over $5,000,000. Units in the Continuum all feature ceiling heights of 10 feet and solid core doors at the height of 8 feet.

Apogee South Beach will be located on the last great waterfront site at the southern tip of South Beach, Apogee will be the very pinnacle of modern luxury living. It is more than you need and all that you desire. Residences from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet with prices ranging from $2.5 to $9 million. Apogee will be developed by the Related Group of Florida and designed by Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership. Maintenance cost will be approximately $0.85 per square foot and taxes will be approximately 2% of purchase Price. Units will range in size from 3,200 to over 4,200 square feet. As you can imagine this will be the most luxurious project to ever come to South Beach. Only a select few will have the rare opportunity to obtain a unit at this pristine location.

The Setai Residences: A 40-story, ultra-luxury, high-rise condominium tower featuring 175 residences with panoramic views of the ocean, beach and Miami skyline with floor-to-ceiling windows, multi-level lobby and all the finest amenities. Available one, two, and three bedroom residences range in size from 850 to 2,800 square feet, and are priced from approximately $1,000,000 to over $6,000,000. Penthouses at the Setai are approximately 6,000 square feet, excluding terraces and private decks with lap pools.

Designed to have three towering tiers with 25, 31 and 37 floors, Murano Grande luxury condos boast an interior of floor-to-ceiling walls of glass bringing in spectacular views of the Miami skyline, beaches and crystal blue waters, and majestic cruise ships as they embark from the Port of Miami. Murano Grande sits at the virtual gateway to South Beach, at the edge of Biscayne Bay. Steps away are the Miami Beach Marina, the place where world-class yachts are docked. The Murano Grande was completed in 2003 and offers townhomes condos that range in size from 1300 to well over 4000 square feet. Pricing ranges from $825,000 to over $3,000,000.

With all of the choices in the South Beach condo market, the best way for you to make an informed decision is to contact a real estate agent that knows the market. When buying or selling your South Beach condo, please contact Paul Hansen at 786-586-4778 or Carole Ramirez-Hansen at 786-586-4780 or visit us at www.HansenHomesAventura.com.

Miami real estate offers many opportunities in pre-construction and new construction

Miami, Fl. September 23, 2004 -- Miami real estate is undergoing the largest construction boom in it�s magnificent history. From downtown to Aventura, the landscape of the real estate in Miami is constantly changing with the addition of each new condominium building.
Miami real estate has become one of the hottest commodities with people coming from all over the world to try and get in on the Miami pre-construction deals. Miami pre-construction gives people the opportunity to build equity in a property while not having to pay the normal carrying costs such as taxes, maintenance fees or a mortgage.
When a buyer purchases a pre-construction property in the Miami real estate market, 10% of the sales price is due at the time of contract. The second 10% is usually due within the next six months, or by the time the foundation of the building is complete. The total investment with most developers is 20%. There are however, a few developers that require an additional 10% at the topping of the building.
One of the latest trends is that developers are offering resale programs to their buyers once the projects have been sold out and construction has begun. Once a second buyer for the property is found and a contract is secured, the initial buyer gets back their deposit money. This gives buyers the opportunity to free up their deposit monies to invest in other Miami real estate projects. The profit on the property is received by the initial buyer at closing.
Miami real estate offers pre-construction units starting from the $300,000 (some projects have select units starting in the mid $200,000 range) price range up to multi-million dollar units. Of course pricing depends on the location views and amenities. Ocean and bay front projects obviously command the most money.
The key to investing in pre-construction in the Miami real estate market is to get in at the very beginning of the sales. The best way to stay on top of the latest Miami real estate projects is to have a knowledgeable well connected realtor to work with. This gives you the opportunity as a buyer to purchase the properties before the rest of the public. For more information on the latest opportunities in Miami real estate please visit www.HansenHomesAventura.com

Many pre-construction and new construction opportunities in Aventura and Miami Real Estate
Aventura, FL (PRWEB) September 19, 2004 -- If you are looking for looking for real estate investment or primary residence, there is no better time to buy than now. The city is undergoing its largest redevelopment and Aventura real estate will never be the same.

Aventura is located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The location makes it an ideal place to enjoy both cities and travel in or out of either airport. Shopping and dining are a pleasure with the Aventura Mall and the shops of Bal Harbor just minutes away from the real estate in Aventura.

Some of the biggest developers in the country are coming to build because of the immense potential of Aventura real estate. The newest pre construction projects typically sell out within three to four weeks of opening their sales. If you as a buyer are looking to get in on the opening day of sales, it is crucial that you have a realtor with superior knowledge of the Aventura real estate market to put you in the right place at the right time.

Paul and Carole Hansen have been selling in the Aventura real estate market for the last six years with amazing results for their clients. If you are interested in Aventura real estate you need to �put their knowledge to work for you.� They represent your best interests as a buyer and not the best interest of the developers. Paul and Carole are both realtors with Turnberry International Realty.

Aventura real estate is growing and becoming more valuable with each new project that is introduced into the market. If you would like to see more information on Aventura real estate and Miami real estate please visit www.HansenHomesAventura.com